North Dakota § 29-22-37 - Discharge of jurors
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 29-22-37 — Discharge of jurors, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29-22-37. Discharge of jurors
After the retirement of the jurors to consider their verdict, they may be discharged from the cause when: 1. The verdict has been returned and entered on the minutes of the court; 2. One of the jurors becomes so sick that that juror cannot continue to discharge that juror's duty and there is no alternate juror; 3. Any accident or other cause prevents keeping the jurors together for deliberation; 4. Upon the expiration of such time as the court deems proper, it appears that there is no reasonable probability that the jurors can agree upon a verdict; or 5. The court finally adjourns. The court in any event may discharge the jurors from the cause if the state's attorney and the defendant consent to such discharge and their consent is entered upon the minutes of the court.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 29-22-37
What does North Dakota Century Code § 29-22-37 cover?
Section 29-22-37 ("Discharge of jurors") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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